How do I burn a carbon steel pot or frying pan in the oven?
Carbon steel distributes heat evenly, keeps the vessel warm for a long time, and gives food a nice sear if the seasoning is done properly. We recommend avoiding exposing the pot or pan to drastic temperature changes as the vessel may warp. We explain how to step by step perform a burn-in in the over.
We recommend avoiding exposing the pot or pan to sharp temperature fluctuations as the pan may warp.
The burin-in means that the pot/pan will get some color variation.
If rust or food stains occur, or if food burns and sticks, you can clean the pot/pan with steel wool or with an abrasive sponge and then re-burn it.
For burn-in in the oven:
- Preheat the oven to 200 C°.
- Pour in vegetable oil and grease the entire pot/pan with paper towels.
- Put the pot/pan in the oven for about 30-40 minutes.
- Remove the pot/pan and allow it to cool to room temperature, wiping off any excess oil.
- Repeat the process and burn in the pot/pan one more time.
- Remove the pot/pan and allow it to cool to room temperature, wiping off any excess oil.
- Done!
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